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<p>The <a href="http://www.mblazoned.com/open-letter-to-my-kids-about-summer/" target="_blank">letter</a> published in full&nbsp;on her site mblazoned.com has been shared around the world as parents&nbsp;start the summer holidays.</p>

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<p>Hey Kids,</p>

<p>Feel free to leave your stuff wherever you want this summer. Half-finished smoothies in the family room? No problem. I got it. Socks in the hall. I&rsquo;m on it. Dishes in the sink? Keep &lsquo;em coming. Legos? Everywhere? Love it. Oh, and feel free to drag your blankets all over the house and abandon them the moment you no longer want them. I&rsquo;ll fold them lovingly for you and return them to your rooms.</p>

<p>And doors? Shutting them is optional. I&rsquo;m right behind you, so, seriously, don&rsquo;t worry about it. I love when the wasps get in and the air conditioning gets out. Who are we to be sequestered in our climate-controlled house? Open door policy in this house. We have endless money.</p>

<p>And let me know when you are hungry. Don&rsquo;t be encumbered by normal meal times. And please don&rsquo;t coordinate with each other. The kitchen is open 24/7, and I&rsquo;m happy to whip up anything you need, whenever you need it. I majored in short-order cooking.</p>

<p>And every time you are thirsty... get a new glass. We have tons. And a dishwasher I love to load and unload. Not to mention, as far as I know, endless electricity and water. The world is our oyster.</p>

<p>Just a few last-minute housekeeping items: Eye rolling? Yes! I love the immediate feedback on my thoughts and ideas. How else can I gauge if I&rsquo;m pleasing you or not? Showering? Optional. You know what&rsquo;s best. I defer to you. Wearing a hat? No way. The more sun the better. Chores? Just tell me when it&rsquo;s a good time for you. The weeds and messes aren&rsquo;t going anywhere.</p>

<p>One last thing... please always wear your headphones so that you can&rsquo;t hear me when I&rsquo;m talking to you. Communication is totally overrated. Little-known fact about me: I love yelling things at the top of my lungs three or four times with no response. It&rsquo;s very cathartic. Look it up.</p>

<p>Well, call me crazy, but if you guys follow all of these guidelines, I think this summer is going to be a win for all of us.</p>

<p>Or, if you don&rsquo;t understand sarcasm, you won&rsquo;t make it until July. Either way...</p>

<p>Love you guys.</p>

<p>-&nbsp;The Default Parent</p>
</blockquote>

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<p>Read the full letter and other entries&nbsp;on www.mblazoned.com.</p>
